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This study investigates the relationship between parental knowledge and practices and dental caries in children with thalassemia.

March 21, 2026Open Access

Parental Knowledge and Practice Associated with Dental Carries in Thalassemia Children 6 -12 Years old Attending at Children Hospital, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR

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Cross-sectional study investigates dental caries in thalassemia children, highlighting parental knowledge implications.

This study investigates the relationship between parental knowledge and practices and dental caries in children with thalassemia.
Conducted a cross-sectional quantitative study with 375 children aged 6–12 years.
Collected data through face-to-face interviews on socio-demographics and oral health practices.
Analyzed data using EpiData and STATA with descriptive and logistic regression statistics.
86.9% of children with permanent teeth and 92.8% with primary teeth had dental caries.
Significant association found between dental caries and age group 9-12 years (OR = 0.12).
Parental oral health behaviors were significantly linked to dental outcomes (OR = 2.66).
Parental practices about professional dental visits showed a significant association (OR = 0.45).

International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research (IJDSIR) (2026) studied this question.

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